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Middle School/Secondary Education and Special Education Licensure Program (5-12)

Requirements

Students seeking licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (5–12) must also complete an education major and a liberal arts major in a specific subject taught in grades 5–12 (such as math, English, history or science), complete the Core Curriculum of the College, maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.70 and earn a C or better in education classes. The student must apply for acceptance into the program during the sophomore year and must meet licensure requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the time of program completion.✣ The SEI endorsement course is required. See departmental advisors.

✣ The College reserves the right to alter program requirements as necessary to remain in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure standards.

In addition to the education major requirements and an appropriate liberal arts major, students must complete the following courses for secondary special education licensure: